Statistics were compiled from reports from the civilian labor force and unemployment data, both of which heavily relied on household surveys. The data is not seasonally adjusted.
Employment data is gleaned from an establishment survey that measures non-farm employment, hours and earnings by industry. The data is also based on payroll jobs and such factors as where the establishments are located.
Tennessee Employees on Non-Farm Payrolls by Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Rank
Metropolitan Statistical Area
January (in thousands)
1
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
1022.9
2
Memphis
647.8
3
Knoxville
399.9
4
Chattanooga
261.8
5
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol
121.0
6
Clarksville
92.5
7
Johnson City
80.0
8
Jackson
68.8
9
Cleveland
47.3
10
Morristown
45.9